UK girl's name
Charlyn
A feminine name of diminutive form meaning "little and feminine".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2015. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Charlyn is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Charlyn popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2015 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5730, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2015, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2015 to 2015. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Charlyn is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Charlyn. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2016 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Charlyn ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales in 2015, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2015, when 3 girls were registered as Charlyn.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Charlyn as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5730
2015
Births in 2015
3
Latest year
Peak year
2015
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Charlyn mean?
The name Charlyn is believed to have its origins in the English language. It is a modern feminine form of the name Charles, which is derived from the Old German name "Karl" or "Karlaz", meaning "free man" or "husband". The name Charles gained popularity during the Middle Ages, particularly after the reign of Charlemagne, the famous Frankish king who ruled a large portion of Western Europe from 768 to 814 AD.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Charlyn can be traced back to the late 19th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Charlyn Payne, an American actress born in 1891, who appeared in several silent films during the 1910s and 1920s.
Another notable figure with the name Charlyn was Charlyn Reichert, an American professional baseball player born in 1916. She played in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during the 1940s and was one of the league's most talented hitters.
In the field of literature, Charlyn Harlow was an American author and poet born in 1930. She published several collections of poetry and was known for her vivid descriptions of nature and the human experience.
Moving into the realm of politics, Charlyn Brock was an American politician who served as a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1989 to 1999. She was a vocal advocate for education reform and was instrumental in passing legislation to improve the state's public school system.
Lastly, Charlyn Woodard is an American stage and screen actress born in 1953. She has appeared in numerous Broadway productions and television shows, including roles in popular series such as Law & Order and The Wire. Woodard is also a respected acting teacher and has been honored with several awards for her contributions to the performing arts.
While the name Charlyn has its roots in the ancient Germanic languages, it has undergone various transformations and adaptations over the centuries. Today, it remains a unique and distinctive name, often associated with strength, independence, and creativity.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Charlyn by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Charlyn was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5730 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Charlyn
- Chloe 111,265
- Charlotte 88,733
- Caitlin 28,931
- Courtney 23,162
- Chelsea 13,049
- Clara 9,435
- Connie 8,402
- Catherine 8,376
- Charlie 7,964
- Cerys 7,506
- Casey 7,018
- Cara 6,375
FAQ
Charlyn: questions and answers
How popular is the name Charlyn in the UK right now?
In 2015, Charlyn was ranked #5730 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Charlyn most popular?
The peak year on record was 2015, with 3 babies registered as Charlyn in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Charlyn?
A feminine name of diminutive form meaning "little and feminine".
How many people are called Charlyn in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Charlyn across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.